Developing a Framework for Sustainable and Decarbonized Mid-Rise Building

Mid-rise buildings offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for increasing urban density without putting too much strain on city infrastructure. In Canadian cities with booming populations like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, mid-rise buildings are particularly beneficial.

However, creating mid-rise buildings that are both decarbonized and sustainable is a complex challenge. It involves overcoming hurdles in technology, regulatory standards, and design principles. To tackle these issues, focused research is essential, especially in areas like solar energy advancements, integration of mechanical systems, and the creation of holistic frameworks that consider a building’s entire lifecycle.

This project is dedicated to uncovering new strategies for sustainable, low-carbon mid-rise buildings through a comprehensive research approach. This includes evaluating current and emerging sustainability practices for their practicality in the market and analyzing green methods for building structures, systems, and mechanical setups. The ultimate goal of this research is to create a decision-making tool that helps prioritize sustainable strategies, ensuring they meet both environmental goals and market demands.

Faculty Supervisor:

Caroline Hachem-Vermette

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Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Finance and Insurance; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

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